[Dxspider-support] Error in data/prefix_data.pl

[charlie carroll]

Jim's correct regarding the use of create_prefix.pl.  However, be aware 
that you will lose this change with your next Spider s/w update IF Dirk 
does not incorporate the change into the baseline.

I think a better way to make this change is to create a subdirectory 
named /spider/local_data.  Temporarily save your original prefix_data.pl 
to some other name.  Then run perl create_prefix.pl after making the 
wpxloc.raw change.  Put the resultant prefix_data.pl into the newly 
created local_data directory.  Then reverse the temporary name change to 
your original prefix_data.pl file.

This now leaves your original prefix_data.pl file in /spider/data and 
the newly created prefix_data.pl file in /spider/local_data.

When DXSpider starts, it will read the file from spider/local_data.

On your next Spider s/w update, if Dirk's made the change, then you're 
no worse off and you'll have a new prefix_data.pl file from him.  AT 
that point, you can delete the /spider/local_data directory.  If he has 
not made the change, you'll still have your prefix_data.pl file.

I've used this technique for several years now since I make my own 
custom prefix_data.pl file.  The technique works well and speaks well of 
one of subtle and good features of Dirk's design.

BTW, you can use the same approach with something like local_cmd/show if 
you're really into writing your own custom s/w.

73 charlie, k1xx/4